• Job Description

  Req#: 4987501
  APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED ONLINE AT WWW.APPLY.RI.GOV.
  
  CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION
  Examination weight: 75% Written Examination, 25% Experience/Education Rating
  
  
  GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To be responsible for the supervision of a group of Correctional Officers on an assigned shift; to serve as part of the management team by assigning, overseeing and reviewing the work of subordinates; to participate in the establishment of performance standards for subordinates and take corrective measures to implement these standards; and to do related work as required.
  • To be responsible for the supervision of a group of Correctional Officers and other subordinates on an assigned shift.
  • To serve as part of the management team by assigning, overseeing and reviewing the work of subordinates.
  • To participate in the establishment of performance standards for subordinates and take corrective measures to implement these standards.
  • To supervise the work of Correctional Officers engaged in carrying out plans for the training and rehabilitation of inmates.
  • To assist inmates on matters pertaining to their adjustment to institutional conditions and to assist them with their personal, emotional and adjustment problems or to direct them to the proper persons for guidance.
  • To participate in programs of training and instruction aimed at the rehabilitation of inmates.
  • To be responsible for the maintenance of discipline and order and to enforce compliance with the rules and regulations regarding security.
  • To be responsible for investigating disciplinary infractions and reporting to supervisors any unusual incidents or situations which could effect the welfare of the institution.
  • To check the regular inmate counts and be responsible for their correctness and to order special counts if necessary.
  • To authorize the starting of all major group activities, including meal formation, work, school, church or recreational activities, visits, etc., and coordinate them to meet established time schedules.
  • Responsible for the safe and secure operation of a correctional facility (or portion thereof).
  • To ensure all security practices are effectively applied and comply with Department of Corrections policy and constitutional law.
  • To ensure the constitutional rights of inmates are protected at all time.
  • To take prompt and decisive action in cases of emergency, such as escape or riot; to determine the cause and nature of the emergency, spread the alarm call for additional help if required and to control the situation and take complete charge until relieved by higher authority.
  • To schedule and direct institutional shakedowns of quarters, grounds and individuals.
  • To make frequent inspections of inmate living quarters, shops, towers, fences and areas where inmate work details are employed to ascertain the adequacy of proper sanitary conditions and proper security measures.
  • To prepare reports on inspections and on other matters relating to the operation of the institution.
  • To take roll calls; to conduct inspections of personnel at the beginning of duty tour; to give special orders and assignments and to certify time and attendance records for personnel on the shift.
  • To work closely with all areas within the correctional process, i.e. health services, food services, recreational services, etc.
  • To do related work as required.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  
  
  Education: Graduation from a senior high school; and
  Experience: Employment in work of a kind and level of a Correctional Officer in a state correctional institution.
  Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
  
  
  A promotion to Lieutenant will require three (3) years of experience as a Correctional Officer or similar experience.
  
  
  SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
  
  
  The following conditions of employment must be met at the time of appointment:
  
  
  • Must have successfully completed the eight-week correctional officer training program.
  • At the time of appointment must be capable of performing (with or without reasonable accommodations) the essential duties as evidenced by a physician's certificate from a physician designated by the Department of Corrections.
  • In accordance with RIGL 42-28.3-1 no person shall be appointed temporary, probationary, or permanent until they shall have been evaluated and tested by a certified psychologist and receive a satisfactory rating which shall be in writing.
  
  
  
  

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